Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Mercedes-Benz GL | Cadillac CTS | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 121.1 in | 113.4 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 200.6 in | 191.6 in | 9 in |
Width | 76.0 in | 72.6 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 72.4 in | 59.1 in | 13.3 in |
Curb Weight | 5280 lb. | 4031 lb. | 1249 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 38.8 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.1 in | -55.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 42.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.6 in | 37.2 in | 3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.9 in | 56.3 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 35.9 in | 3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.5 in | 0.0 in | 50.5 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.2 in | 0.0 in | 34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 114 in (over 3 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 35.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.3 ft3 | 25.0 ft3 | -10.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.8 ft3 | 25.0 | 18.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 83.3 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 25.3 ft3 |
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The optional Recaro seats are a must despite their $3,400 price, as they provide power-adjustable side bolsters that provide far better lateral support than the standard seats. But the Recaro seats aren't very comfortable, with overly firm bulges here and there. Though the lumbar support can be power-adjusted vertically as well as in-and-out, I couldn't find any position where it was comfortable and ended up adjusting it for minimum intrusiveness. see full Cadillac CTS review |
2011 Cadillac CTS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Hard to get in and out of. not much head room. The material is nice. see full Cadillac CTS review |